Medicaid; Oklahoma Health Care Authority; mental health; children; effective date.

HB 1115 requires Oklahoma's Medicaid program to increase payment rates for mental health services provided to children 19 years of age or younger by 30%. This change directly affects mental health providers who serve Medicaid-eligible children under 19 by raising the reimbursement they receive for these services. The bill mandates a specific 30% rate increase for covered mental health services, without altering eligibility criteria. The policy becomes effective November 1, 2025.